Prints Charming

As someone who has spent far too much on over-priced stationary and inviations, you can't imagine how thrilled I was to find Tiny Prints. They have fabulously hip invitations, birth announcements, gift and label tags and so much more for a reasonable price. Twenty- five invitations will run you about $35.oo and gift tags run an amazing $12.00 (If you are like me, you are thinking back to all the money you have needlessly spent in the past!) Click on http://www.tinyprints.com/ and you might just find yourself throwing a party just so you can buy the invitations.

Hello Cupcake

"Hello Cupcake" is a whimsical book filled with cupcake recipes that will bring out your inner Martha Stewart. The authors focus on easy to bake recipes and no complicated tools to create fabulous cupcakes. I ordered the book a few weeks ago and many of the adorable recipies are very simple but the final look is adorable. Your kids and friends will be in awe of your newly found decorating skills. You can buy the book from Amazon.

Off the Wall

I stopped into a local boutique today called Baby Bliss and saw the most adorable wall art made by Wall Candy Arts. You can get chalkboard art for kids to paint on or murals that simply enhance your rooms decor. They are hip and adorable! They are made with paint friendly adhesive allowing you to pull them off and place them elsewhere without ruining your walls. They run from $40- $60 and you can find them at http://www.wallcandyarts.com/ or they have some styles at www.shopbabybliss.com/

Plan Accordingly...

This MomME weekly planner can help you organize your family’s busy daily schedule, grocery list, errands, birthdays or holidays, household tasks, exercise, even reminding you to drink your daily 8 glasses of H2O! Printed on 9 X 12 pieces of recycled paper, each sheet can easily be torn off, folded up and put in your purse or planner. There are 60 pages in a bound pad for $19.95 at www.gigglefish.com

Eye Candy for Kids

Looking for a special gift to give for a special occasion? How about a beautiful bracelet with beads to spell out a childs name? Starting at $44.00, you can customize the beads and the name of the child. Check out http://www.loveivy.com/ where you can find lots of fine jewelry for babies, kids and tees

Porn for New Moms

This is so much better than another baby blanket for your next shower gift. This book "Porn for New Moms" contains photos of dads holding their baby while vaccuming, taking care of the baby while cooking and so on. Now, if that does not get you excited, I don't know what would! The web site claims it will have you saying "Oh Baby" in no time.

$12.00 at www.uncommongoods.com

Cool Skips

Morgan and Milo make adorable shoes for boys and girls that you have to check out. Jump to http://www.morganandmilo.com/ to see for yourself They run around $38.00, but look for alternative sites through Google and you might just be able to get a great deal.

Stuff It...

I'm a sucker for a cute suffed animal but too many of these cuties can turn a child's bedroom into a cluttered mess. This stuffed animal storage and soft seat allows your child to maintain an organized space without giving up all of his or her "friends"! There are a few different sizes and colors to choose from at http://www.booninc.com/ These storage seats start at around $60.00

Knocked Off

I had to admit that I laughed out loud when I saw these shirts for babies. They are all desiger name knock off shirts including "Calvin Whine", "Dolche and Grandma", and "Pradada" plus more. You can find these at http://www.kitsel.com/ but they run a little pricey at $32.00.

Forget About It...

The ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer has a host of helpful features all designed with the new parent in mind. As every new parent knows, your memory is one of the first things to go when a newborn arrives. The ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer is a multi-purpose tool that helps you remember the basic details of baby care. Naps, medicines, feedings, it remembers so you can forget. ITZBEEN has four timers that count up with the touch of a button…so you will always know how long it's been!

$24.99 at www.rightstart.com

What's in a Name???

Last night we were at a friend house who just found out she was having a baby boy and then came the big question, "what to name him?" At moments like this, all cool or good names slipped our minds and we were stuck. So, for those of you who want to go beyond Mary, Micheal and John, try "Cool Names for Babies" on for size. This book goes far beyond the traditional. You can Google the book or check it out at http://www.shopbabybliss.com/ where you can find it for a cool $10.00. Hey, you can also use this name for pets or anything else that is nameless.

This Bottle Is The Bomb...

The Adiri Natural Nurser Ultimate Bottle is 100% polycarbonate-free and bisphenol-A free. It offers high quality materials, a graceful design, and the new Fill, Twist and Feed™ system, engineered so that a parent or caregiver can quickly prepare a bottle, even with a hungry infant under one arm. A sleek cover protects the bottle from getting dirty and keeps the nipple from leaking during transport. The Adiri Natural Nurser comes in three stages for three different flow rates. Each stage holds 8 oz. of fluid and is dishwasher safe! 1 Bottle Per Pack. Stage 1 - Ages 0-3 mos., Stage 2 - Ages 3-6 mos., and Stage 3 - Ages 6 mos. and up.

$12.99 at www.rightstart.com

Fit for a Queen or King

These fabric castles are perfect for a reading nook or play area. At $139.00, they can be found at http://www.landofnod.com/ under toys/ imaginary play. They come in blue, pink, green or lavender.

Light Up Their Lives

So www. spoonsisters.com has a ton to offer... after trolling their site for a bit, I also found these lamps that kids could design on their own. What a thrill for kids to see their own artwork light up a room! It would also make for a great gift and its easy to do. Simply slip the piece of artwork between the two lamp sleeves and VOILA, you have designer lighting. They go for $36.95...

It's in the Bag

Want to spice up your kids school lunch without a lot of work? Check out these Mobi designer sandwich bags. Apparently these were seen on Oprah's O-List and you can get a box of 20 for $5.00. And as for other uses, they would work great at airport security for liquids and gels!!! You can find them at http://www.spoonsisters.com/ under kids and teens. This site was recommended by a friend and it was definately worth checking out. Also check out the adorable chop-stick holders for kids and the cool Strawz that you can build into many shapes.

Rock A Bye Baby

So you have had enough of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and want to inject some hip music back into your life but make it enjoyable enough for your little one? http://www.rockabyebabymusic.com/ has the answers. Nursery versions of some of your favorite artists such as U2, Coldplay, and No Doubt are available. Soothing music samples played in nursery renditions are on the site, so you can listen before you buy.

Tattoo for you...

SafetyTat is a fun and colorful kids temporary safety tattoo that’s uniquely personalized with your cell phone number. When applied to the arm of your child or loved one, SafetyTat provides an immediate, highly visible form of identification that stays in place even when wet and lasts for days. There are tattoos that inform people of food allergies, autism and more.

http://www.safetytat.com/ 30 customized tattoo's for $19.95

Retro Lunch....

Remember the days of picking out a cool luchbox for the school year? Well, retro tin lunch boxes are back and now they can even be personalized. Check out http://www.myretrobaby.com/ and look under baby meal time to check out all the cool boxes. They run about $36.00 and can also be used for storage

Time's up!

So, you might wonder "What the heck a timer is doing on the blog?" Well, two things, first we found these timers at http://www.williams-sonoma.com/ where they have launched a new kids' cooking section on their website with cooking tips and adorable products. So, back to the timer..this is a particular cooking tool can be multi-purposed. Timers make great time management tools for your kids. When you only want your kids to watch tv for thirty minutes a day, set the timer and when it goes off, the TV goes off... and teach them to set it for themselves. Also, this can work for teaching kids to do homework or learn under time limits!!

The Great Divide

These darling dividers arrange your little one's wardrobe by age, making it easy to grab exactly the right outfit. Fun and practical, they give Mom much-needed help in organizing baby's clothes!
There's a divider for every age range: newborn, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months and toddler +. Made of sturdy plastic, these dividers come in a set of 6 for $12.00

http://www.babystyle.com/

***Funky Monkey***

Here is an innovative little number that will make life with baby that much easier! Not only is it totally adorable with the fun and neutral monkey print on one side and chenille on the other... but it is waaay functional! The Binky Bib saves your little one's clothing from being soaked with drool AND it keeps baby's pacifier within easy reach! $12.95 at http://www.divasanddrooligans.com/

Happy Father's Day!!!

Check out this cute Father's Day gift at http://www.diaperdude.com/ The adult shirt says "My kid totally rocks" and the onsie of course, says "My dad totally rocks". Besides this super cute father/child set, this web site has tons of other great gifts for dad!

Being a Mom is serious business!

Exchanging information is tough when you’re keeping a watchful eye on your toddler. Mommy cards are designed for the business of mommy networking--they're perfect for organizing play dates, for sitters, lessons, clubs and more.

The backside of all our mommy business cards feature an area just for that! Birthdates, food and other allergies, health issues, nicknames even emergency contact information fit perfectly here! Choose exactly what you would like on your card's backside.
These "sassy and classy" cards are customized just for you and professionally printed to achieve the highest possible quality.Cards come in packs of 100. Take a look at http://www.hipbabygear.com/

Yummy Without the Funny

Looking for a sweet treat that is natural? Check out the Natural Candy Store at http://www.naturalcandystore.com/. They offer many different kinds of candy that use natural colors and organic evaporated cane juice instead of refined sugar. The lollipops are great for plane trips to help avoid fits or boredom. They even offer Turkish Delight that would make a great movie treat to accompany a showing of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"

Bib Clips

Looking for a cute gift for new parents? or just something cute for your own little hooligan? Check out these pewter bib clips by Metal Morphosis http://www.metalmorphosisinc.com/ (search under "New Products then "Open Wide"). They cost $16.00 but look like they cost a lot more and are very unique.

Write Away!

This is a fabulous idea...it's an easy clean placemat on one side and a drawing chalkmat on the other! When your waiting for food at a restaurant, kids can draw...when the food comes, just flip it to the palcemat side and when they are finished, just roll it up and go. It's great for restaurants, airplanes or at home. There are 2 designs and sell for $18.95. http://www.divasanddrooligans.com/

They're maniacs......

Ok- so its not the 80's and its not winter, but I cant help but to post this new trend... kids legwarmers. Think they are for girls only or out of style?... not so fast. The web site http://www.babylegs.net/ has all the styles and the many ways you can wear them. Plus, you can use them to add extra comfort for kids learning to crawl on hard floors or carry them with you in the Summer to put under short sleeves for cold movie theaters or restaurants. If you have boys or girls, check them out. They run $12.00 and you can't resist buying more than one pair.

You Squeak, I Sqeak.. WEE Squeak

A few years ago I found Wee Squeak shoes at a local boutique. The great thing about them is that they look like high-end shoes for about $28.00. The even cuter thing about them is that they have a squeaking feature in the heal, so that each time your child walks they squeak.. and the BEST feature is that you can disable the squeakers when you get tired of it. Little kids love the sound and they are cute shoes... you can find them at www.weesqueak.com where they also list local retailers. Check out their tennis shoes as well for boys and girls.